# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=635 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 636 --- ## [Rough idle, sulfur smell, gas cap venting, "diesels" sometimes when I turn it off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-sulfur-smell-gas-cap-venting-diesels-sometimes-when-i-turn-it-off/153945)
**Author:** [@vmlbsweber\_143747](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vmlbsweber_143747)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-sulfur-smell-gas-cap-venting-diesels-sometimes-when-i-turn-it-off/153945 "2019-12-03T02:58:16Z")
97 with 120k, mechanic cleaned MAF sensor and throttle body, still has problems. After shutting off, engine continues to try to run and restart is harder --- ## [Daimler & Audi cut jobs to accommodate developing electric cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daimler-audi-cut-jobs-to-accommodate-developing-electric-cars/153814)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daimler-audi-cut-jobs-to-accommodate-developing-electric-cars/153814 "2019-12-03T02:51:18Z")
http://download.stream.publicradio.org/podcast/marketplace/segments/2019/11/29/mp\_20191129\_seg\_17\_64.mp3 2 minutes --- ## [2018 Kia Sorento - speed sensing door lock doesn’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sorento-speed-sensing-door-lock-doesn-t-work/153649)
**Author:** [@Ralph01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ralph01)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sorento-speed-sensing-door-lock-doesn-t-work/153649 "2019-12-03T02:27:52Z")
Speed sensing door lock has not worked sense we bought it. This is listed as standard function.Dealer says it not installed .I want it installed free of charge .I paid for it. What must I do? --- ## [2012 Volkswagen New Beetle smells like steamed cauliflower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-new-beetle-smells-like-steamed-cauliflower/153912)
**Author:** [@BarbNelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbNelson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-new-beetle-smells-like-steamed-cauliflower/153912 "2019-12-03T01:59:36Z")
My car has suddenly started smelling like steamed cauliflower. I like cauliflower but not the odor when it is cooking, especially in my car. None of the warning lights are on and it is running OK. Do you suspect a mec… --- ## [2019 Honda Odyssey - popping noise in the dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-odyssey-popping-noise-in-the-dashboard/153904)
**Author:** [@Julie12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie12)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-odyssey-popping-noise-in-the-dashboard/153904 "2019-12-03T01:51:38Z")
2019 Honda Odyssey SX Popping noise in dash (loud!) radio goes in and out. We took it to the dealership and they claimed Honda is “aware” of this problem and “working” on it. I asked what I was suppose to do until then…t… --- ## [1987 Toyota Pickup - Won't run](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-toyota-pickup-wont-run/153855)
**Author:** [@harrisonfox49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harrisonfox49)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-toyota-pickup-wont-run/153855 "2019-12-03T01:28:00Z")
my 87 Toyota pickup won’t start and run. I replaced fuel filter, plugs, wires, cap and rotor. It will start and run about 4 seconds before it cuts off. It has the 4cyl FI engine. --- ## [1915 -- yes 1915 -- Harley Davidson ad & photo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1915-yes-1915-harley-davidson-ad-photo/153466)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1915-yes-1915-harley-davidson-ad-photo/153466 "2019-12-03T01:08:07Z")
Ran across this in a historical community forum and thought the motorcycle fans in this group would enjoy seeing a 1915 ad for an HD cycle and a photo of said machine. :slightly\_smiling\_face: --- ## [Passenger floor wet from leaking blower motor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-floor-wet-from-leaking-blower-motor/152693)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-floor-wet-from-leaking-blower-motor/152693 "2019-12-03T00:56:16Z")
Today is the first day it snowed. My windshield was frozen and and I used the heat to warm up the car, also the defroster. Turns out it’s leaking under my dash (water not coolant) when I came to a stop after 15 minutes … --- ## [2018 Honda Accord - streaming music “blinks”](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-streaming-music-blinks/153680)
**Author:** [@StevenGoldstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenGoldstein)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-streaming-music-blinks/153680 "2019-12-02T23:15:34Z")
When streaming music from my phone the sound “blinks” (disappears) for less than a second. It does not happen on every trip, it seems to happen more often on the first trip of the day (“cold”, but I live in Florida so n… --- ## [2015 GMC Sierra 1500 - Wet floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-wet-floor/153810)
**Author:** [@Rich10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rich10)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-wet-floor/153810 "2019-12-02T22:59:15Z")
The drivers side floor/carpet is soaking wet. It appears the water is running down inside dashboard and drips down on the emergency brake pedal. When I pull away the water dumps from under dash over emergency brake pedal… --- ## [Dear Car Talk column about sensors on a car grill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-column-about-sensors-on-a-car-grill/153883)
**Author:** [@RobertRodman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertRodman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-column-about-sensors-on-a-car-grill/153883 "2019-12-02T21:56:24Z")
Re: Your very recent article regarding the sensor mounted on the car grill reminded me to send this message. I am an AARP Driver Safety (CT)Instructor/Carfit Event Coordinator and other AARP related programs. Question … --- ## [2020 Kia Soul - as good as a Honda or Toyota?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-soul-as-good-as-a-honda-or-toyota/153873)
**Author:** [@Toscanini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toscanini)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-soul-as-good-as-a-honda-or-toyota/153873 "2019-12-02T21:21:52Z")
I am in search of a new or used car. I really like the kia 2020 Soul S . Is this a good investment and does it match up to Toyota or Honda value? Are there any complaints? thanks in advance! --- ## [2002 Cadillac DeVille sometimes doesn’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-sometimes-doesn-t-start/153916)
**Author:** [@KayGilch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KayGilch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-sometimes-doesn-t-start/153916 "2019-12-02T19:49:26Z")
2002 Cadillac Deville with 78,000 miles is in pristine condition! On rare occasions, albeit never conveniently, the car will not start. No clicking or clacking like a dead battery. All lights work indicating the batte… --- ## [2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class tightens and stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-benz-m-class-tightens-and-stops/153934)
**Author:** [@anu16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anu16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-benz-m-class-tightens-and-stops/153934 "2019-12-02T19:46:04Z")
2009 ML350 : My steering suddenly tightens and engine stops. Brakes and Accelerator goes tight as well. --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Cruze - is it the fuel filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-is-it-the-fuel-filter/153906)
**Author:** [@DavidGrenfell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidGrenfell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-is-it-the-fuel-filter/153906 "2019-12-02T17:18:58Z")
running at about 85-90 clicks, engine with a bit of a load feels like a gas endine with the choke on. I suspect fuel filter (but indicators say 75% left), or water in fuel. This is a diesel . Also, it seems very sluggi… --- ## [About replacing timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-replacing-timing-belt/153849)
**Author:** [@karlsultana8\_148365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlsultana8_148365)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-replacing-timing-belt/153849 "2019-12-02T17:01:58Z")
Hi, In the “Maintenance” section of my manual there’s nothing about timing or drive belts. I have suzuki swift 2015, automatic, 30,000km, do you perhaps know when I should change the timing belt? Thanks --- ## [2008 Lexus IS 250 - steering locks up on nannie in cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-is-250-steering-locks-up-on-nannie-in-cold/153037)
**Author:** [@KiranMuthappa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KiranMuthappa)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-is-250-steering-locks-up-on-nannie-in-cold/153037 "2019-12-02T15:31:31Z")
2008 Lexus IS250 AWD Hey yall, so our live in nanny has a this car… and we live in Maine. Whenever it gets super cold, like below 30 degrees - the cars steering locks up. It only starts working well after the car warms … --- ## [2017 Subaru Impreza - Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-impreza-electrical-issues/153554)
**Author:** [@JESantiago](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JESantiago)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-impreza-electrical-issues/153554 "2019-12-02T15:15:52Z")
Check Engine and Cruise control lights stay on or flashing. Told it as due to rodent damage to wiring and requires for rodent resistant tape. But still a problem/issue. Does this model year still have soy based insulat… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Cruze - Needs pistons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-cruze-needs-pistons/153783)
**Author:** [@Pierce58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pierce58)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-cruze-needs-pistons/153783 "2019-12-02T13:57:58Z")
Why are piston wearing out? Purchased 2016 from Car Guru- 50,000 miles December 2019 - 85,000 - Piston to be replaced $6,700 - Per Chevy Dealer I really need this car…Young and Confused… Krystle P…Decatur, Georgia --- ## [2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat wipers don’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-challenger-hellcat-wipers-don-t-work/153897)
**Author:** [@MIkeBertucci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MIkeBertucci)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-challenger-hellcat-wipers-don-t-work/153897 "2019-12-02T12:39:29Z")
My wipers don’t work at all. 2777 miles on the Helllcat and they don’t work on rain sense or otherwise. --- ## [2012 Fiat 500 - Plate bulbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-plate-bulbs/153853)
**Author:** [@JoanHamilton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoanHamilton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-plate-bulbs/153853 "2019-12-02T12:35:56Z")
The license plate lights went out so I replaced the bulbs, still no plate lights so I replaced the whole hatch unit. Brand new from the dealer part and I still have no license plate lights. What else and where else could… --- ## [150,000 Miles OEM , 15 Year Old Transmission Fluid, Should I Change, Still Clear Red Color](https://community.cartalk.com/t/150-000-miles-oem-15-year-old-transmission-fluid-should-i-change-still-clear-red-color/153669)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/150-000-miles-oem-15-year-old-transmission-fluid-should-i-change-still-clear-red-color/153669 "2019-12-02T12:22:58Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Camry with original OEM transmission fluid in it, it’s at 150,000+ miles. Should I change it? I have read that if your fluid has never been changed and you have high miles, you can do more harm than … --- ## [Interesting Podcast: Doug Berman, Peter Sagal & Car Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-podcast-doug-berman-peter-sagal-car-talk/153901)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-podcast-doug-berman-peter-sagal-car-talk/153901 "2019-12-02T12:16:27Z")
Just an fyi. This program was on the radio this weekend, just happened upon it by accident. Car Talk fans may find it an interesting listen. The main focus is NPR’s, Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me; however, there’s some… --- ## [Tires that need TLC?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-that-need-tlc/153133)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-that-need-tlc/153133 "2019-12-02T12:08:49Z")
I just got a quote on a set of tires from the local Firestone. The lady at the front desk told me the tires I was considering “need TLC,” as in more frequent alignment and balancing. She tried to upsell me to a more expe… --- ## [2020 Toyota RAV4 - Wind noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-wind-noise/153841)
**Author:** [@Kalmes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kalmes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 6:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-wind-noise/153841 "2019-12-02T06:36:59Z")
Excessive wind noise drivers door - owned 2020 Rav4 XLE less than 2 weeks. Annoying at speeds above 55mph --- ## [Scan tool to program key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scan-tool-to-program-key/153902)
**Author:** [@FrugalFatGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrugalFatGuy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scan-tool-to-program-key/153902 "2019-12-02T01:17:02Z")
It was easy to program the FOB portion of a 2009 Toyota key, but it seems that the only way to get the car to recognize the new key in the ignition is with a high end scan tool or by whatever means a lock smith uses. Is… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Aveo - Steering lock broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-aveo-steering-lock-broken/153835)
**Author:** [@jerry00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerry00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-aveo-steering-lock-broken/153835 "2019-12-02T01:13:37Z")
My steering wheel lock has stopped working, except when you really don’t need it to. I’ve taken it to several mechanics who say all Chevrolet says is you have to replace the entire steering column. Anyone know how to dis… --- ## [2001 Nissan Sentra oil dipstick broke off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-sentra-oil-dipstick-broke-off/153660)
**Author:** [@Trula](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trula)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-sentra-oil-dipstick-broke-off/153660 "2019-12-02T01:11:47Z")
I have a 2001 Nissan Sentra gxe the oil dipstick broke off and been googled how to get it out am female lol so it need to be easy and to understand i can’t go out and buy tools plus i on fix income --- ## [2011 Kia Sorento engine ticking and stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-engine-ticking-and-stalling/153776)
**Author:** [@Kenny\_Ball](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenny_Ball)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-engine-ticking-and-stalling/153776 "2019-12-01T23:23:28Z")
Hey guys. I have a 2011 Kia sorento. A few weeks ago on my way in to work, my engine jolted a few times and then started to make a ticking sound, and i got a mile or so down the road and my power steering and acceleratio… --- ## [2001 Ford E350 - Lifespan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-e350-lifespan/153721)
**Author:** [@EdwardWilgus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardWilgus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-e350-lifespan/153721 "2019-12-01T22:18:41Z")
What is the longevity prospect for this vehicle? Reasonably maintained - It has the 5.4L engine, driven gently for 200K miles - about 2/3 in SanDiego, & 1/3 various climes but min. winter roads. Has had relatively r… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=634) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=636)